Contrary to popular opinion, if you’ve spent the evening weeping into a G&T about relationship woes, it’s not the drink that’s to blame. According to Caroline Childerley, aka The Gin Queen, ‘it’s a myth dating back to the eighteenth century and gin’s reputation as ‘mother’s ruin’ – you might need to change your man, but not your choice of tipple!’

Apart from tasting delicious, juniper (which gives gin its distinctive flavour) apparently has a similar chemical compound to that found in cannabis. You might not get high on your gin and lime, but it’ll certainly bring a smile to your face.

6. Gin isn’t scared of commitment

Over four hundred years old and still gaining in popularity, that sparkly, icy glass of joy is here to stay.